U Of A

• U of A fires director of Sexual Assault Centre for signing letter questioning attacks on Israeli women

  The University of Alberta has fired the director of the Sexual Assault Centre after she signed a controversial letter regarding attacks on Israeli women.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2023
  
• University of Alberta returns endowment to veteran of Nazi unit recognized in House of Commons

  The $30,000 endowment fund was donated by Yaroslav Hunka's family in 2019, according to the University of Alberta.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2023
  
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• University of Alberta 10-year plan includes strategies to boost enrolment, improve ranking

  The University of Alberta said it wants enrolment to grow from 44,000 in 2023 to 60,000 in the next decade — a 35 per cent increase.

  Education

  Sep 19, 2023
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• U of A alum wins major award for cancer-fighting immunotherapy discovery

  Michel Sadelain is being awarded the Breakthrough Award in Life Sciences for his discovery of CAR T cells, which uses cells to heal cancer patients.

  Science

  Sep 19, 2023
• U of A dental students host Shared Smiles event for people with disabilities

  The free event included oral health care tips and techniques, as well as free check ups for anyone with a disability or special needs.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2023
• U of A researchers test AI to measure risk of prescription opioids

  With this tool, physicians could predict the impacts of a prescription opioid on patients and save them from unnecessary emergency department visits or even death within 30 days.

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2023
• U of A revitalizes Enterprise Square, strengthens ties to downtown Edmonton

  Renovations of the Enterprise Square building, which the university acquired in 2005, will open space for 500 university staff to work.

  Economy

  Jan 24, 2023
• U of A Campus Food Bank grocery bus sees increased demand

  The Campus Food Bank is helping students access more low cost grocery stores.

  Canada

  Jan 21, 2023
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• Alberta professor to assess level of white supremacy in military: ‘A raw nerve’

  "My study will focus on the embedded culture in the military and establishment that allows individuals that have that mindset to be attracted to the military."

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2023
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• U of A Staff Association requests return of indoor mask mandate on campus

  The university is taking the association's request for the return of the indoor mask mandate into consideration.

  Health

  Nov 20, 2022